Temporary Maintenanceworker

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

As of January 1, 2023, Benton PUD will be including a full wage scale or salary range for positions under the salary section shown per the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5761 that amends portions of the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act. Please see the target hiring range for this position under the Position Purpose/Summary section.

Help Keep Benton PUD Looking Its Best.

Temporary Non‑Exempt Bargaining Position | Expected Duration:
Up to 6 Months | Starting at $24.21 per hour + 1.25 per hour pay in lieu of benefits.

Do you enjoy working outdoors, running equipment, and seeing the results of your hard work at the end of the day? We’re looking for someone who doesn’t mind a little dirt on their boots and takes pride in keeping things looking sharp.

At Benton PUD, you’ll help keep our facilities clean, safe, and well‑maintained — all while working with a great team.

• Tackling grounds maintenance — mowing, edging, weeding, raking, watering, shoveling, and keeping things litter‑free
• Driving a full‑sized truck and trailer
• Operating equipment like chainsaws, stand‑on mowers, edgers, and string trimmers

• You know your way around landscape maintenance and vegetation control
• You’re comfortable (and safe!) using hand tools and gas‑powered equipment
• You understand safe driving practices
• You take safety seriously and look out for your team

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining clean and safe facilities, and value teamwork and safety, we encourage you to apply.

The primary purpose of this position is to repair and maintain the physical structures of and within the District, including office buildings, shops, and outbuildings; repair and maintain furniture, tools and fixtures within facilities; perform grounds and irrigation maintenance; and oversee work of external contractors as required.

• Support the District's mission to serve our customers and foster a positive workplace by personally choosing behavior aligned with our values and ethical code.
• Maintain District facilities by performing routine and non‑routine maintenance such as painting, plaster; conducting regular inspections of plumbing, electrical, lighting, doors, commercial HVAC, and other systems within the facility, and escalating matters above normal "household" repair and maintenance.
• Maintain and repair plumbing systems and fixtures by repairing leaks and restoring stoppages, repairing or replacing fixtures, repairing and maintaining eyewash stations, and performing other repair or maintenance as required.
• Ensure safe and presentable grounds and parking lots by clearing snow, ice and debris from parking lots and sidewalks; ensuring grounds are restored to original condition after construction or maintenance work is completed; repairing and maintaining irrigation system, pumps and low‑pressure switches; performing vegetation management and pesticide/herbicide application; and performing other related grounds maintenance and repair.
• Ensure the safety and security of the facilities by performing fire extinguisher inspections, eyewash inspections, and other OSHA/WISHA‑required work; maintaining, repairing or replacing lock systems; ensuring appropriate temperature, humidity and other requirements of the rooms housing the computer and network systems of the District; and ensuring appropriate repair of flooring and grounds to prevent accidental falls.
• Assist in serving internal and external customer needs by receiving and responding to incoming maintenance requests/inquiries, calls and email; tracking maintenance requests, routine maintenance, and inspection data; and ensuring prompt follow up to requests and timely performance of required maintenance work.
• Contribute to the department's continuous improvement efforts by suggesting changes to facilities, facilities‑related systems, or maintenance procedures and making routine adjustments as needed.
• Assist in appropriate collection and retention of the department's records by documenting and maintaining documents required under the department's record retention system and…